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CrystalView
DVI Fiber
DIGITAL FIBER KVM EXTENDER
10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933-7673
Houston, Texas 77099 WWW.ROSE.COM
INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS
MANUAL
Single or Dual video / USB or PS/2
Catx, Singlemode or Multimode fiber models
LIMITED WARRANTY
Copyright Rose Electronics 2002. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of
Rose Electronics.
Rose Electronics Part # MAN-CRVDVIF
Printed In the United States of America Revision 2.3
Rose Electronics warrants the CrystalView DVI Fiber to be in good working order for one year from the
date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good
working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair
or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or
new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics. This limited warranty does not include
service to repair damage to the Unit resulting from accident, disaster, abuse, or unauthorized
modification of the Unit, including static discharge and power surges.
Limited Warranty service may be obtained by delivering this unit during the one-year warranty period to
Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center providing a proof of purchase date. If this Unit is
delivered by mail, you agree to insure the Unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay
shipping charges to the warranty service location, and to use the original shipping container or its
equivalent. You must call for a return authorization number first. Under no circumstances will a unit be
accepted without a return authorization number. Contact an authorized repair center or Rose
Electronics for further information.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, AND NO
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE
REMEDY SHALL BE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS PROVIDED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL
ROSE ELECTRONICS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS,
LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, EVEN IF ROSE ELECTRONICS OR AN
AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR
ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
IBM, AT, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. Microsoft and Microsoft
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual
are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owner.
FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
Models:
CRK-2DFMPD1D
CRK-2DFMPD2D
CRK-2DFMUD1D
CRK-2DFMUD2D
CRK-2DFSPD1D
CRK-2DFSUD1D
CRK-2DFSPD2D
CRK-2DFSUD2D
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device in accordance with the specifications of Part 15 of FCC rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of
Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par
Industrie Canada.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment is in conformity with the
Council Directives 89/336/EEC
The Declaration of Conformity is based upon
compliance of the product with the following
standards:
EN55022 1999 Class A
EN55024 1999
IEC61000-4-2: 2001
IEC61000-4-3: 2001
IEC61000-4.4: 2001
IEC61000-4-5: 2001
EN61000-3-2 2001
EN61000-3-3 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................... 2
System introduction .......................................................................................... 2
Features ........................................................................................................... 3
Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 3
Package contents ............................................................................................. 3
Models / Connectors (Single Video) ................................................................. 4
Models (Dual Video) ......................................................................................... 6
Cables............................................................................................................... 7
Installation ........................................................................................................ 9
Applying power .......................................................................................... 10
DDC Information ............................................................................................. 12
Reset DDC table to default values ................................................................. 14
Color Depth Selection..................................................................................... 14
Selecting moment of switching to next frame ................................................. 15
Figures
Figure 1. Typical cabling configurations ........................................................... 9
Tables
Table 1.transmitter to receiver cabling ........................................................... 10
Appendices
Appendix A. General specifications ................................................................ 20
Appendix B. Parts and cables ........................................................................ 21
Appendix C. Rackmount Kit ........................................................................... 22
INTRODUCTION
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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does
the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of
the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to
change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the
product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising
directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
System introduction
Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics
CrystalView DVI Fiber KVM
station extender. The CrystalView DVI Fiber is the KVM extender of choice for
businesses that need to extend and operate a computer, server, or KVM
switch from a great distance. The CrystalView DVI Fiber makes this possible
by the use of singlemode or multimode fiber cable. You can fully operate and
control a computer or server from as far away as 6 miles using m
singlemode fiber. The CrystalView DVI Fiber supports all combinations of
DVI-D monitors and video cards. Models are available with PS/2 or USB
keyboard and mouse connectors, single video, dual video, singlemode, or
multimode fiber.
The system consists of two Units, a transmitter and a receiver. The
transmitter connects to your CPUs keyboard, DVI monitor, and mouse
connectors, or to a Rose KVM switch*. The receiver connects to a keyboard,
DVI video monitor and mouse or KVM station. The transmitter and receiver
are connected together with fiber optic cable. The serial/audio models
connect to the corresponding ports on a PC. The receiver can be up to
33,000 feet from the transmitter using 9.0µm Singlemode-Fiber.
All models are available with transmitter and receiver KVM access. With
transmitter KVM access, an additional KVM station to be connected to the
transmitter unit.
Using the CrystalView DVI Fiber to remotely access your computer has
several advantages over conventional extenders. The CrystalView DVI Fiber
transmits data digitally which provides a clear, sharp picture. Computers
used in hazardous industrial environments can be accessed remotely,
keeping the users safe and unexposed to any hazards. Unlike extenders
using CAT5 cable, fiber optic cable protects the data integrity from EMI
interference.
* DVI to VGA converter required
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Features
Perfect image quality at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz using
fiber optic cable over all allowed distances, all lower resolutions with
refresh rates of at least 75Hz
Extend a KVM station from a CPU up to 33,000 feet (10,000m)
Supports PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse (Depending on model)
Supports all DVI graphic cards and monitors
Ideal for use with today’s digital flat panel monitors
Supports 18/24 Bit Color (auto-switching) or fixed 24Bit
Single / dual video – Serial/Audio models available
The CrystalView DVI Fiber uses a microprocessor to emulate the
keyboard and mouse. The keyboard and mouse on the receiver do not
have to be connected for the PC to boot; only the transmitter Unit must be
connected to the PC
Compatible with all operating systems
Fully automatic KVM sharing on a first-come first-serve basis using the
dual access model
The computer’s video is displayed on both KVM stations monitors.
Rack mount kits available
Compatibility
Computers
PCs (all operating systems)
Monitors
Digital DVI-D
Keyboards
PS/2 or USB type keyboards
Mouse
PS/2 or USB
NOTE: Devices with PS/2 connectors are not compatible with devices
with USB connectors.
DDC Information
The CrystalView DVI Fiber uses its own internal DC table and in most cases it
is not necessary to make any adjustments to the units. If your system
equipment requires the DDC information to be redefined, please refer to page
12 for detailed instructions on how to change the DDC information.
Package contents
The package contents consist of the following:
The transmitter and receiver Units
2-Power adapters for transmitter/receiver units & 2 power cords
PS/2 model - “Y” cable, CPU adapter cable (DVI to DVI + PS/2)
USB model DVI cable + USB cable
Dual Video model DVI to DVI cable
Installation and operations manual
CPU adapter cables and fiber cables are usually ordered separately.
MODELS
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Models / Connectors (Single Video)
PS/2 Transmitter
(2-DVI-I / 1-MiniDin6
“Y” cable needed)
PS/2 Receiver
(1-DVI-I / 2-MiniDin6)
USB Transmitter
(2-DVI-I / 1-USB type B)
USB Receiver
(1-DVI-I / 2-USB type A)
Transmitter / Receiver
(1-Power / 1-Fiber type LC)
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Models / Connectors (Single Video Serial / Audio)
PS/2 Transmitter
(2-DVI-I / 1-MiniDin6
“Y” cable needed)
PS/2 Receiver
(1-DVI-I / 2-MiniDin6)
USB Transmitter
(2-DVI-I / 1-USB type B)
USB Receiver
(1-DVI-I / 2-USB type A)
Transmitter / Receiver
(1-Power / 1-Fiber type LC)
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Models (Dual Video)
REAR
FRONT
PS/2 Transmitter
(4-DVI-I / 1-MiniDin6)
”Y” cable needed
PS/2 Receiver
(2-DVI-I / 2-MiniDin6)
USB Transmitter
(4-DVI-I / 1-USB Type B)
USB Receiver
(2-DVI-I / 2-USB Type A)
Transmitter (Front-All)
(1-Power / 2-Fiber type LC)
Bottom connector carries video
1 and keyboard/mouse data,
top connector carries video 2.
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Models (Dual Video Serial / Audio)
REAR
FRONT
PS/2 Transmitter
(4-DVI-I / 1-MiniDin6)
”Y” cable needed
PS/2 Receiver
(2-DVI-I / 2-MiniDin6)
USB Transmitter
(4-DVI-I / 1-USB Type B)
USB Receiver
(2-DVI-I / 2-USB Type A)
Transmitter (Front-All)
(1-Power / 2-Fiber type LC)
Bottom connector carries video
1 and keyboard/mouse data,
top connector carries video 2.
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Cables
(See Attachment B for cable part numbers)
Transmitter unit to CPU cable
CPU cables connect from the transmitter to a CPUs keyboard, video monitor
and mouse ports. A “Y” PS/2 cable for the keyboard and mouse are needed.
Receiver to KVM station cable
The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse cables on a KVM station can
connect directly to the receiver or a transmitter with local KVM access.
CrystalView DVI Fiber to Rose switch cable
To connect a transmitter to a Rose switch such as a ServeView, UltraMatrix
or UltraView, use a CPU adapter cable.
Transmitter unit to Receiver unit cable
the transmitter is connected to the receiver with up to 33,000 feet of fiber
cable
CrystalView DVI Fiber to PC cable
(PS/2 or USB connectors)
INSTALLATION
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Installation
Please refer to the safety section first before proceeding with any installation
or configuration of the CrystalView DVI Fiber.
When installing the CrystalView DVI Fiber, locate the transmitter as close as
possible to the CPU or switch. Keep the cables as short as possible but still
give some freedom of movement. You can mount the CrystalView DVI Fiber
in a CPU rack with the optional rack mount kit. When mounting the units in a
rack provide adequate air circulation to assure that the maximum operating
temperature is not exceeded. (See Appendix C)
For dual video models, connect a second DVI monitor and additional fiber
cable from the transmitter to the receiver. The bottom Fiber connector on the
Dual video models carries Video 1 and data, top fiber connector carries only
Video 2.
Wherever the transmitter and receiver units are located, they should be on a
secure surface and free from obstructions and objects that may cause
damage to the units.
Figure 1. Typical cabling configurations
(See Figure 1 for the connector locations for your model)
NOTE: Using the local access model, a second KVM station can be
connected to the transmitter.
Refer to Figure 1 for the set-up for your system application.
Connect the local USB model transmitter as shown below (single or dual
video). A USB hub is used for local keyboard and mouse connections to the
computer.
LOCAL KVM REMOTE KVM
ACCESS ACCESS
TRANSMITTER RECEIVER
Fiber cable
“Y” PS/2
Cable
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Transmitter to Receiver cabling
Cable type (w/ LC connectors)
Maximum distance
62,5µm Multimode-Fiber
650 ft / 200 m
50.0µm Multimode-Fiber
1300ft / 400m
9.0µm Singlemode-Fiber
33,000ft / 10,000m
Table 1.Transmitter to receiver cabling
Applying power
With all cable connections made, plug in the provided power adapters to a
110/220-volt source and to the power connector on the transmitter and
receiver Unit. Only use the power adapter provided. The red LED next to
the power connector indicates power is applied to the unit.
To 2
nd
DVI To 2
nd
DVI
Graphic card local monitor
To 1
st
DVI To 1
st
DVI To CPU USB or USB hub
Graphic card local monitor for keyboard and mouse
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Diagnostic LED Indicators
Power (Red)
Off No power applied, device not ready
On- Power applied, device ready
Data Error (Green)
Off - No errors, device ready
Blinking / On Transmitter / Receiver communication not established
Link Status (Green)
Blinking No Fiber cable connection detected
On Transmitter / Receiver communication established, device ready
Video OK (Green)
Off No video signal detected
On Video signal detected, device ready
POWER DATA ERROR STATUS
VIDEO OK
OPERATION
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Operating instructions
Operation of your computer is no different than having your keyboard,
monitor, and mouse connected directly to the computer. All functions,
applications, upgrades and other items can be done normally. The only
difference is the computer can be up to 33,000 feet away.
Local access on the CrystalView DVI Fiber allows an additional KVM station
to be connected to the transmitter. The CPU can easily be operated from the
remote KVM station or the local KVM station but not simultaneously.
The transmitter or local unit is active during boot-up and the connected CPUs
video is displayed on both the local and remote KVM stations monitor. To
activate the remote KVM station, simply press any key on the remote KVM
stations keyboard. Control is passed to the remote KVM station. To activate
the local KVM station, press any key on the KVM station’s keyboard.
The dual video models have the capability of connecting the transmitter to two
video sources. The two video sources are sent to the receiver and displayed
on its two video monitors. Video source one should be connected to the
computer’s primary DVI video port that is associated with the keyboard and
mouse.
NOTE:
The USB models only support USB keyboards and mice. Other USB
devices such as Touch Screen, graphic tablets, Barcode readers or
similar devices are supported but not guaranteed. Scanners, web cams,
USB drives, etc are not supported. The CrystalView DVI Fiber (USB
models) will only support two USB devices at the same time.
DDC Information
By default, the CrystalView DVI Fiber uses its own internal DDC table. In
some configurations it may be necessary to redefine the source of the DDC
information. The CrystalView DVI Fiber can use the internal DDC table, the
DDC information from the local video, or download the DDC information from
the remote video monitor. To modify the source of the DDC information,
perform the following internal adjustments to the local unit. Adjustments are
made on the local unit to use the default DDC information, the LOCAL
monitor’s DDC information, or the REMOTE monitor’s DDC information.
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Carefully remove the four (4) Phillips screws from the bottom of the unit. If
your model is a dual version, also remove the UNC screws that secure the
video connectors.
A- Remove the top cover exposing the internal PC board as shown
below
B- Locate jumpers JP1 and JP2.
C- Place a jumper block on the appropriate jumpers as shown in the
table below:
DDC Source
JP1 setting
JP2 setting
From internal table (default)
From local monitor
From remote monitor (see procedure)
Reset to default values
Load DDC information from the Remote monitor and save to the internal
DDC table
To load the DDC information from the remote monitor, perform the following
steps to properly load the DDC information from the remote monitor to the
local unit.
1. Switch off the power on the local and remote units and disconnect the
video cable to the remote monitor(s).
2. Open the LOCAL unit exposing the internal PC board
3. Locate the jumper block on terminal JP3. Remove the jumper block
from JP3 and place it on jumper JP2. Note the position of the jumper
block on JP3. It will be replaced when the DDC load procedure
completes. JP1 and JP2 should now have a jumper on them.
(NOTE: Perform this procedure on both PC boards on the dual
models)
4. Make sure the interconnect CAT5 cable is connected and turn on the
local and remote units.
FIBER Connector
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5. Wait until the STATUS LINK LED illuminates
6. Connect the remote monitor’s video cable to the remote unit.
(Turn on the remote monitor power if power is off)
7. The remote monitor’s DDC information will be read automatically,
transferred to the local unit and stored into the DDC EPROM table.
8. The video OK LED on the local unit will blink rapidly for approximately
1 second upon successful programming of the remote DDC
information.
9. Switch off the power on the local and remote units.
10. Remove jumper JP2 and replace it back on JP3 in the same position
as it was removed.
11. Replace the cover on the LOCAL unit.
12. Turn on the local and remote units. The remote monitor’s DDC
information is now used.
Reset DDC table to default values
To reset the DDC information to the factory default values, perform the
following steps:
1. Remove power from the Local unit and remove the cover
2. Remove jumper JP1 (see internal PC board figure)
(JP1 and JP2 open)
3. Switch on the power to the Local unit
4. The Local Unit’s Video OK LED will blink rapidly for approximately
1 second upon successful re-programming of the default DDC values
5. Remove power from the Local unit
6. Replace jumper JP1, replace the cover, and power on the Local unit.
The DDC table now contains the default factory settings.
(NOTE: On the dual model, both upper and lower PC board’s jumper JP1
must be removed)
Color Depth Selection
The CrystalView DVI Fiber allows you to select the color depth desired. You
can select 18 Bit (256K) or 24 Bit (2M) color. The change the default setting
of 18 Bit to 24 Bit, perform the following procedure on the LOCAL unit.
1. Remove power from the Local unit
2. Remove the cover
3. Remove jumper JP3 (see below table)
4. Replace the cover and power on the Local unit.
Color Depth
JP3 setting
18 Bit (default)
24 Bit
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Selecting moment of switching to next frame
Normally the transmission of screen data is terminated when a frame is
displayed on the screen. If the video source switches to a new frame during
this display period, horizontal screen breaks may be seen.
Jumper JP3 on the Remote unit’s PC board can be set to change the moment
of switching. Remove the cover on the Remote unit and set JP3 accordingly.
Moment to switch
JP3
Description
Switch during
HSYNC (default)
Higher frame rate but may produce
detectable horizontal breaks
Switch during
VSYNC
Lower frame rate but may produce
stepping pictures (no horizontal breaks)
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting section is used as a guide to understanding the
capabilities of the CrystalView DVI Fiber and for general troubleshooting. If
you have any problems or questions concerning the installation, operation or
usage of the CrystalView DVI Fiber that is not covered in this manual, please
contact Rose Electronics for technical support.
There isn’t a picture.
Check the power supply connection at the Local unit. Is the Power (Red
LED) at the Local unit illuminated? If not, the internal power-supply may
be damaged or there may be an internal error.
Check the power supply connection at the remote unit. Is the Power
(Red LED) at the Remote unit illuminated? If not, the internal power-
supply may be damaged or there may be an internal error.
Check that the Interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and
the Remote Unit. Is the Link Status LED illuminated? If not, there may
be a problem with the Interconnection cable:
Are there Errors through data transmission over fiber Cable? Is the Data
Error LED illuminated or blinking? If yes, check cable length and
environment.
Video Okay LED is dark: CPU does not provide a video signal Check
settings of the graphic card. Try connecting a monitor to the local output,
to see, whether there is a signal or not.
Keyboard
The PC boots fine with no error messages but the keyboard does not work
Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed.
Try a different model of keyboard. If the new keyboard works then
original one may be incompatible
Check that the Interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and
the Remote Unit. Is the Link Status LED illuminated (see page 23)?
PS2-Mouse
A mouse cursor appears on the screen, but the mouse does not work
Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed.
Try a different model of mouse
The system does not detect a PS/2 mouse, or the application cannot
find the mouse.
Ensure that the Local Unit is connected to the PC keyboard port to
provide power
/